This document outlines a presentation by Bank Degroof to VIVIUM Assurances on their global investment approach and behavioral value strategy. It introduces Bank Degroof as an independent merchant bank with over 24 billion euros in assets under management. It then details their global investment approach, which includes selecting funds across four risk profiles that match VIVIUM's existing funds. It outlines Degroof's asset allocation and risk management process, which balances risk and return across asset classes. Finally, it introduces their behavioral value strategy, which uses quantitative models and behavioral factors to select undervalued stocks.
This document provides an overview of several topics related to treasury functions, including:
1) It outlines the evolution of treasury functions due to factors like global liquidity issues, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. This has made treasury more strategic and integrated with other business units.
2) It describes different global treasury models from fully centralized to decentralized local structures. The best model is a full service centralized global treasury that operates as one function across all markets.
3) Forces driving changes in treasury include rationalization of banks, centralization of functions, a focus on risk and control, and leveraging new technologies for automation and real-time information. This is leading to more strategic and
This document provides an overview of Dunas Capital Group, an asset management company based in Portugal. It summarizes Dunas Capital's investment team and philosophy, which focuses on flexible allocation between asset classes. It also outlines Dunas Capital's investment process, which involves both strategic and tactical assessment. Finally, it provides an example portfolio breakdown for one of Dunas Capital's funds, Dunas Património, which had 49.76% in equities and -31.28% in fixed income as of the date shown.
This document provides information on the ODDO PROACTIF EUROPE flexible European equity fund managed by ODDO MERITEN ASSET MANAGEMENT. It discusses the fund's management team, flexible investment philosophy of allocating between 0-100% to equities based on valuation analysis, bottom-up stock selection process focusing on value creating international companies, and provides some investment case examples including Nestle and SAP. The document is intended exclusively for professional clients and may not be circulated publicly.
MacroSolutions is a boutique asset manager specializing in multi-asset class solutions. It has a focused approach and aims for alignment through staff equity ownership and bonus reinvestment. It delivers integrated solutions through active asset allocation and specialist selection by portfolio managers accountable for client outcomes. MacroSolutions has a philosophy of combining top-down macro analysis and bottom-up stock selection. It offers competitive fees and a team approach with specialists in areas like equities, property and economics. MacroSolutions emphasizes long-term perspectives like the benefits of equities, dangers of inflation and value of diversification and patience in investing.
This document discusses global cash management pooling and liquidity solutions. It describes how pooling cash balances across subsidiaries in a notional or actual way can optimize interest earned and reduce costs. Pools can be set up in individual currencies or across multiple currencies. The benefits of good cash management include controlling financial risk, earning additional profits, strengthening the balance sheet, and boosting confidence. Integrating investments with liquidity structures allows companies to optimize both cash balances and returns on invested cash.
Infrastructure Investing: When 1 + 1 = TOOJeremy Deal
1) Brookfield Business Partners completed a transformative recapitalization and acquisition of Teekay Offshore in September 2017, injecting $600 million of new capital.
2) This addressed Teekay Offshore's years of misaligned incentives, poor capital allocation decisions, and bad timing that led to financial distress.
3) The deal significantly improved Teekay Offshore's leverage, cash flow, and access to capital, positioning it for growth under Brookfield's ownership.
Eric Fleury is an investment advisor who aims to provide optimal wealth management solutions and help clients achieve financial independence through personalized services. His team takes time to understand each client's unique financial situation and provides recommendations to help clients grow and protect their wealth over the long term. The team applies a rigorous investment process that focuses on maximizing tax-efficient returns while managing risk.
This document provides an overview of wealth management strategies for affluent investors, focusing on hedge funds and private equity. It discusses what hedge funds and private equity are, common characteristics and strategies, manager incentive structures, historical returns, and implementation considerations. It also reviews endowment models, summarizing historical investment returns and asset allocations of Yale and Harvard University endowments. Finally, it compares different methods of investing and five key considerations for selecting investment types - management, taxation, costs, control, and liquidity.
This document provides an overview of several topics related to treasury functions, including:
1) It outlines the evolution of treasury functions due to factors like global liquidity issues, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. This has made treasury more strategic and integrated with other business units.
2) It describes different global treasury models from fully centralized to decentralized local structures. The best model is a full service centralized global treasury that operates as one function across all markets.
3) Forces driving changes in treasury include rationalization of banks, centralization of functions, a focus on risk and control, and leveraging new technologies for automation and real-time information. This is leading to more strategic and
This document provides an overview of Dunas Capital Group, an asset management company based in Portugal. It summarizes Dunas Capital's investment team and philosophy, which focuses on flexible allocation between asset classes. It also outlines Dunas Capital's investment process, which involves both strategic and tactical assessment. Finally, it provides an example portfolio breakdown for one of Dunas Capital's funds, Dunas Património, which had 49.76% in equities and -31.28% in fixed income as of the date shown.
This document provides information on the ODDO PROACTIF EUROPE flexible European equity fund managed by ODDO MERITEN ASSET MANAGEMENT. It discusses the fund's management team, flexible investment philosophy of allocating between 0-100% to equities based on valuation analysis, bottom-up stock selection process focusing on value creating international companies, and provides some investment case examples including Nestle and SAP. The document is intended exclusively for professional clients and may not be circulated publicly.
MacroSolutions is a boutique asset manager specializing in multi-asset class solutions. It has a focused approach and aims for alignment through staff equity ownership and bonus reinvestment. It delivers integrated solutions through active asset allocation and specialist selection by portfolio managers accountable for client outcomes. MacroSolutions has a philosophy of combining top-down macro analysis and bottom-up stock selection. It offers competitive fees and a team approach with specialists in areas like equities, property and economics. MacroSolutions emphasizes long-term perspectives like the benefits of equities, dangers of inflation and value of diversification and patience in investing.
This document discusses global cash management pooling and liquidity solutions. It describes how pooling cash balances across subsidiaries in a notional or actual way can optimize interest earned and reduce costs. Pools can be set up in individual currencies or across multiple currencies. The benefits of good cash management include controlling financial risk, earning additional profits, strengthening the balance sheet, and boosting confidence. Integrating investments with liquidity structures allows companies to optimize both cash balances and returns on invested cash.
Infrastructure Investing: When 1 + 1 = TOOJeremy Deal
1) Brookfield Business Partners completed a transformative recapitalization and acquisition of Teekay Offshore in September 2017, injecting $600 million of new capital.
2) This addressed Teekay Offshore's years of misaligned incentives, poor capital allocation decisions, and bad timing that led to financial distress.
3) The deal significantly improved Teekay Offshore's leverage, cash flow, and access to capital, positioning it for growth under Brookfield's ownership.
Eric Fleury is an investment advisor who aims to provide optimal wealth management solutions and help clients achieve financial independence through personalized services. His team takes time to understand each client's unique financial situation and provides recommendations to help clients grow and protect their wealth over the long term. The team applies a rigorous investment process that focuses on maximizing tax-efficient returns while managing risk.
This document provides an overview of wealth management strategies for affluent investors, focusing on hedge funds and private equity. It discusses what hedge funds and private equity are, common characteristics and strategies, manager incentive structures, historical returns, and implementation considerations. It also reviews endowment models, summarizing historical investment returns and asset allocations of Yale and Harvard University endowments. Finally, it compares different methods of investing and five key considerations for selecting investment types - management, taxation, costs, control, and liquidity.
IFAs are using offshore structures for themselves and their clients for several benefits:
- Freedom and flexibility to invest globally without limits and access foreign currency.
- Pay considerably less tax by taking advantage of offshore jurisdictions like Mauritius.
- Secure an external capital base by establishing offshore structures like trusts and companies.
- Provide a complete offering to clients with both domestic and offshore solutions.
- Increase their share of clients' wallets and generate new revenue streams for themselves.
This document discusses opportunities in fixed income investing in a high risk, low return environment. It provides an overview of recent market performance, including declines in global equity markets and weakness in the South African rand. The document then outlines the investment framework and objectives of the Investec Diversified Income Fund, which aims to generate consistent income while preserving capital. Specific strategies discussed include diversifying across asset classes, regions, and securities to reduce risk. Performance and attribution for the fund are presented, showing it has achieved its goals. The document concludes with the managers' views on current investment opportunities and risks.
This document provides information about an emerging markets high yield bond fund managed by Galloway Gestora de Recursos Ltda. It summarizes the firm and investment team, describes the global emerging markets high yield bond market opportunity, outlines the fund's investment process and risk management approach, and provides details on fund characteristics, assets under management, and client base. The fund takes a bottom-up approach to investing in emerging market corporate and sovereign bonds across various countries and sectors.
1) The document discusses the growth of regulated investment funds like UCITS funds in replacing offshore hedge funds. It summarizes the issues with offshore hedge funds like lack of transparency and regulatory oversight.
2) Performance of traditional investments like bonds and equities have been lower than liabilities in recent years, making alternatives like hedge funds more attractive for pension funds. However, hedge funds also face challenges of low yields and volatility.
3) Going forward, there is a trend toward more regulated and transparent onshore funds that provide downside protection and absolute returns. UCITS funds are growing rapidly in Europe and address investor needs for liquidity, transparency and tax efficiency.
The document provides an overview of Old Mutual Global Emerging Markets Fund. It discusses why emerging markets offer attractive opportunities due to factors like demographics, consumption growth, and currently depressed valuations. It introduces the experienced investment team and their bottom-up, valuation-focused approach. It outlines the multi-factor investment process, including rigorous fundamental analysis and risk management. Finally, it shows the fund's top holdings and strong long-term performance record versus peers.
This document discusses how taxes and trading costs impact wealth management. It notes that maximizing pre-tax returns does not equal maximizing after-tax wealth, and taxes should influence decisions around asset allocation, location, and construction. While taxes are important to consider, they should not dictate investment choices. Examples show how taxes compound over time, reducing post-tax returns significantly, especially in taxable accounts. Proper asset location across individual, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts can help maximize after-tax wealth. The document also cautions that trading costs, which often exceed stated fees, need to be considered.
Challenges and opportunities for financial market globalisationRedington
This document summarizes an event discussing opportunities and challenges of financial market globalization. It presents examples from China and Japan showing how capital controls have limited China's contribution to global financial integration compared to its contributions to trade and GDP. It also discusses how financial institutions must innovate their business models to maintain growth as traditional sources of revenue decline. Overall, the document examines how globalization brings opportunities like expanded financing sources but also challenges like increased vulnerability to external shocks for financial markets and institutions.
This document provides information about Carne Global Financial Services Limited and its independent directors. It discusses Carne's code of conduct for independent directors, which outlines their structure for good corporate governance. It also discusses how Carne directors will comply with best practices and avoid conflicts of interest. Carne directors maintain confidentiality, will not compete with clients, deal fairly with all parties, represent shareholder interests, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The document emphasizes that Carne directors are experienced professionals who can provide guidance to fund boards and reduce risks for investors. It notes some key advantages that Carne directors provide to funds, including investor assurance, reduced risk, independence, and infrastructure support.
Introduction To Tap Strategies September 2011TAPStrategies
TAP Strategies is an outsourced wealth management firm that manages over £1 billion for its clients. It offers tailored portfolio solutions and additional services for brokers. TAP works with several investment managers including Portman Associates, EEA Fund Management, The Mansion Group, Montreux Capital, and Apollo Asset Management. TAP earns commission fees ranging from 3-4% initially plus trailing commissions of 0.25-0.5% from working with these investment managers.
The document discusses the PSG Flexible Fund, a South African investment fund managed by PSG Asset Management. It highlights the fund's flexible mandate that allows for equity exposure between 0-100% and ability to invest up to 20% offshore. Over its lifetime, the fund has achieved an annualized return of 16% versus inflation plus 6% while taking lower risk than the market. The document outlines the fund's investment philosophy of buying exceptional businesses at low valuations and provides details on portfolio holdings, performance, and the benefits of the fund's flexible mandate.
Olympic Wealth is an investment firm that follows the principles of "focus investing" developed by Benjamin Graham and employed by Warren Buffett. They aim to invest in companies with sustainable competitive advantages and purchase them at a discount to their book value. Their board has extensive experience in international markets and they provide a range of funds to help clients achieve their financial goals through a long-term investment strategy of capital appreciation.
Is Your Property Allocation RIght for You?Redington
The document discusses the impact of Brexit on the UK property market and different property investment options. It notes that commercial rental markets are expected to weaken due to uncertainty after Brexit. It then discusses suspensions of redemptions in some UK property funds and notes that institutional money funds have experienced less redemption pressure. Finally, it outlines different property investment strategies and their risk-return profiles that may be suitable depending on whether a pension fund is in the opening, middle, or end stage of its funding journey.
Lecture at the Founder Institute, Paris, France
1 February 2011
http://founderinstitute.com
(cc) BY NC SA, Rodrigo SEPÚLVEDA SCHULZ
http://www.rodrigosepulveda.com
Porfolio management and diversificationSahil Sharma
This document discusses portfolio management and diversification. It defines portfolio management as making investment decisions to match investments to objectives while balancing risk and return. Effective portfolio management provides customized investment solutions through diversification to minimize risk. The document outlines the key aspects of portfolio management including active vs. passive approaches, the portfolio management process of security analysis, portfolio creation, selection and revision, and how diversification across different asset classes can reduce overall risk.
- Dividends provide more stable returns than capital gains and will become increasingly important as populations age and government pension funds face shortfalls. Dividend payments also encourage strong corporate governance.
- Dividend growth has been the largest contributor to investment returns over the past 40 years in developed markets. Emerging markets improving governance may lead to more opportunities.
- Global equity income investing allows finding the best dividend-paying companies worldwide while avoiding overexposure to any single market. This strategy is growing in popularity following issues around total return approaches and lack of cash in recent decades.
The document summarizes Olympic Wealth Fund, an investment fund focused on long-term value investing following Warren Buffett's principles. It discusses the fund's experienced directors and investment managers, its strategy of concentrating investments in high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value, and its emphasis on risk management, transparency, and client goals. The fund aims to provide steady capital appreciation and income over the long run.
The document discusses wealth management processes such as managing investments, selecting investment managers, developing an investment policy, and monitoring performance. It provides examples of dollar cost averaging versus lump sum investing in different market conditions and concludes that while lump sum investing carries higher risk, it also provides higher potential rewards. The document also covers selecting financial advisors and developing an investment policy statement to guide investment decisions.
The document summarizes the history of refugees who settled in the neighborhood of Kordelio after being displaced from other areas in the early 20th century. It describes how the refugees initially lived in tents and wooden cabins before building permanent houses in 1950. It notes that the first school was built in 1925 and includes photos of cultural sites, public buildings, and factories that were important to the development of the community.
IFAs are using offshore structures for themselves and their clients for several benefits:
- Freedom and flexibility to invest globally without limits and access foreign currency.
- Pay considerably less tax by taking advantage of offshore jurisdictions like Mauritius.
- Secure an external capital base by establishing offshore structures like trusts and companies.
- Provide a complete offering to clients with both domestic and offshore solutions.
- Increase their share of clients' wallets and generate new revenue streams for themselves.
This document discusses opportunities in fixed income investing in a high risk, low return environment. It provides an overview of recent market performance, including declines in global equity markets and weakness in the South African rand. The document then outlines the investment framework and objectives of the Investec Diversified Income Fund, which aims to generate consistent income while preserving capital. Specific strategies discussed include diversifying across asset classes, regions, and securities to reduce risk. Performance and attribution for the fund are presented, showing it has achieved its goals. The document concludes with the managers' views on current investment opportunities and risks.
This document provides information about an emerging markets high yield bond fund managed by Galloway Gestora de Recursos Ltda. It summarizes the firm and investment team, describes the global emerging markets high yield bond market opportunity, outlines the fund's investment process and risk management approach, and provides details on fund characteristics, assets under management, and client base. The fund takes a bottom-up approach to investing in emerging market corporate and sovereign bonds across various countries and sectors.
1) The document discusses the growth of regulated investment funds like UCITS funds in replacing offshore hedge funds. It summarizes the issues with offshore hedge funds like lack of transparency and regulatory oversight.
2) Performance of traditional investments like bonds and equities have been lower than liabilities in recent years, making alternatives like hedge funds more attractive for pension funds. However, hedge funds also face challenges of low yields and volatility.
3) Going forward, there is a trend toward more regulated and transparent onshore funds that provide downside protection and absolute returns. UCITS funds are growing rapidly in Europe and address investor needs for liquidity, transparency and tax efficiency.
The document provides an overview of Old Mutual Global Emerging Markets Fund. It discusses why emerging markets offer attractive opportunities due to factors like demographics, consumption growth, and currently depressed valuations. It introduces the experienced investment team and their bottom-up, valuation-focused approach. It outlines the multi-factor investment process, including rigorous fundamental analysis and risk management. Finally, it shows the fund's top holdings and strong long-term performance record versus peers.
This document discusses how taxes and trading costs impact wealth management. It notes that maximizing pre-tax returns does not equal maximizing after-tax wealth, and taxes should influence decisions around asset allocation, location, and construction. While taxes are important to consider, they should not dictate investment choices. Examples show how taxes compound over time, reducing post-tax returns significantly, especially in taxable accounts. Proper asset location across individual, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts can help maximize after-tax wealth. The document also cautions that trading costs, which often exceed stated fees, need to be considered.
Challenges and opportunities for financial market globalisationRedington
This document summarizes an event discussing opportunities and challenges of financial market globalization. It presents examples from China and Japan showing how capital controls have limited China's contribution to global financial integration compared to its contributions to trade and GDP. It also discusses how financial institutions must innovate their business models to maintain growth as traditional sources of revenue decline. Overall, the document examines how globalization brings opportunities like expanded financing sources but also challenges like increased vulnerability to external shocks for financial markets and institutions.
This document provides information about Carne Global Financial Services Limited and its independent directors. It discusses Carne's code of conduct for independent directors, which outlines their structure for good corporate governance. It also discusses how Carne directors will comply with best practices and avoid conflicts of interest. Carne directors maintain confidentiality, will not compete with clients, deal fairly with all parties, represent shareholder interests, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The document emphasizes that Carne directors are experienced professionals who can provide guidance to fund boards and reduce risks for investors. It notes some key advantages that Carne directors provide to funds, including investor assurance, reduced risk, independence, and infrastructure support.
Introduction To Tap Strategies September 2011TAPStrategies
TAP Strategies is an outsourced wealth management firm that manages over £1 billion for its clients. It offers tailored portfolio solutions and additional services for brokers. TAP works with several investment managers including Portman Associates, EEA Fund Management, The Mansion Group, Montreux Capital, and Apollo Asset Management. TAP earns commission fees ranging from 3-4% initially plus trailing commissions of 0.25-0.5% from working with these investment managers.
The document discusses the PSG Flexible Fund, a South African investment fund managed by PSG Asset Management. It highlights the fund's flexible mandate that allows for equity exposure between 0-100% and ability to invest up to 20% offshore. Over its lifetime, the fund has achieved an annualized return of 16% versus inflation plus 6% while taking lower risk than the market. The document outlines the fund's investment philosophy of buying exceptional businesses at low valuations and provides details on portfolio holdings, performance, and the benefits of the fund's flexible mandate.
Olympic Wealth is an investment firm that follows the principles of "focus investing" developed by Benjamin Graham and employed by Warren Buffett. They aim to invest in companies with sustainable competitive advantages and purchase them at a discount to their book value. Their board has extensive experience in international markets and they provide a range of funds to help clients achieve their financial goals through a long-term investment strategy of capital appreciation.
Is Your Property Allocation RIght for You?Redington
The document discusses the impact of Brexit on the UK property market and different property investment options. It notes that commercial rental markets are expected to weaken due to uncertainty after Brexit. It then discusses suspensions of redemptions in some UK property funds and notes that institutional money funds have experienced less redemption pressure. Finally, it outlines different property investment strategies and their risk-return profiles that may be suitable depending on whether a pension fund is in the opening, middle, or end stage of its funding journey.
Lecture at the Founder Institute, Paris, France
1 February 2011
http://founderinstitute.com
(cc) BY NC SA, Rodrigo SEPÚLVEDA SCHULZ
http://www.rodrigosepulveda.com
Porfolio management and diversificationSahil Sharma
This document discusses portfolio management and diversification. It defines portfolio management as making investment decisions to match investments to objectives while balancing risk and return. Effective portfolio management provides customized investment solutions through diversification to minimize risk. The document outlines the key aspects of portfolio management including active vs. passive approaches, the portfolio management process of security analysis, portfolio creation, selection and revision, and how diversification across different asset classes can reduce overall risk.
- Dividends provide more stable returns than capital gains and will become increasingly important as populations age and government pension funds face shortfalls. Dividend payments also encourage strong corporate governance.
- Dividend growth has been the largest contributor to investment returns over the past 40 years in developed markets. Emerging markets improving governance may lead to more opportunities.
- Global equity income investing allows finding the best dividend-paying companies worldwide while avoiding overexposure to any single market. This strategy is growing in popularity following issues around total return approaches and lack of cash in recent decades.
The document summarizes Olympic Wealth Fund, an investment fund focused on long-term value investing following Warren Buffett's principles. It discusses the fund's experienced directors and investment managers, its strategy of concentrating investments in high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value, and its emphasis on risk management, transparency, and client goals. The fund aims to provide steady capital appreciation and income over the long run.
The document discusses wealth management processes such as managing investments, selecting investment managers, developing an investment policy, and monitoring performance. It provides examples of dollar cost averaging versus lump sum investing in different market conditions and concludes that while lump sum investing carries higher risk, it also provides higher potential rewards. The document also covers selecting financial advisors and developing an investment policy statement to guide investment decisions.
The document summarizes the history of refugees who settled in the neighborhood of Kordelio after being displaced from other areas in the early 20th century. It describes how the refugees initially lived in tents and wooden cabins before building permanent houses in 1950. It notes that the first school was built in 1925 and includes photos of cultural sites, public buildings, and factories that were important to the development of the community.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang penyajian data statistik dan distribusi frekuensi. Secara umum ada beberapa cara penyajian data seperti tabel, grafik, diagram, pengukuran tendensi sentral, dan ukuran penempatan. Dokumen juga menjelaskan langkah-langkah membuat distribusi frekuensi meliputi menentukan rentang, kelas interval, panjang kelas interval, dan menghitung nilai rata-rata serta simpangan baku.
El documento resume diferentes aspectos de la poesía culta medieval en España, incluyendo el mester de clerecía, autores como Gonzalo de Berceo y Juan Ruiz, y la poesía culta del siglo XV. También analiza conceptos gramaticales como el sintagma nominal, el sustantivo, género y número.
This document provides information about Vontobel Asset Management. It discusses Vontobel's history and ownership structure, its global asset management business, investment strategies and geographic presence. It also outlines Vontobel's beliefs around active management, risk management, specialized investment strategies, and client focus.
The document describes an investment program called Global Choice Funds that offers high returns, principal protection, and risk resistance. It is regulated by the UK's Financial Service Authority and Bank of England. Investors' principal is placed in AAA-rated zero-coupon bonds for protection. The interest is then invested with elite money managers through a margin account at no cost or liability to the investor. This provides a minimum 15% annual return before any fees are paid.
Eurofin Asset Managers provides asset management and portfolio consulting services. They use a proprietary investment process that focuses on tactical asset allocation across predefined risk buckets. Their approach aims to generate optimal risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. Eurofin Asset Managers has extensive experience in traditional and alternative strategies, and their team has a proven track record in manager selection and portfolio allocation.
A bank for digital startups - Deutsche Handelsbank - NOAH19 LondonNOAH Advisors
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2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Aegon N.V.Aegon
Shareholders are invited to attend the 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of Aegon N.V. on Friday May 20, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. at Aegon's head office in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011Rosa Cortez
Managing pension funds towards a liability efficient frontier in an uncertain global economic environment.
After a one year gap, Finance IQ’s Liability Driven Investment Europe 2011 brings together the entire institutional investment chain including plan sponsors, pension trustees, regulators and carefully selected asset management organisations to discuss cutting edge strategies to mitigate pension fund risk through LDI.
The conference will cover the latest insights into asset – liability matching, strategic asset allocation and upcoming European regulations to educate plan sponsors on building an optimal LDI pension strategy.
This document summarizes an agenda for the 7th annual conference on Liquidity and Cash Management for European Companies taking place on March 17-18, 2009 in Amsterdam. The conference will address responding to the financial crisis and embracing risk, with programming highlights such as the new banking landscape, fostering growth in a down market, and understanding counterparty risk with financial service providers. Over 270 finance and treasury professionals from across Europe attended the 2008 conference.
This document provides an overview of Mirabaud Group, an asset management firm with CHF 32.8 billion in assets under management. It has 14 offices worldwide and manages 28 funds through 12 portfolio management teams. The document focuses on Mirabaud's Spanish equities strategy, which has CHF 400 million in assets. It describes the investment process, current portfolio positioning and holdings, performance history, and fund details. The portfolio managers, Gemma Hurtado San Leandro and Emilio Barberá Pegueró, are also introduced.
The document describes a fund that aims to generate high levels of income through investing in asset-backed corporate bonds, debt, and loan instruments issued by small and medium sized companies. The fund seeks to achieve a 10% annual return through a diversified portfolio and by selecting issuers through rigorous analysis of risks like default. It is managed by an experienced team using a "buy and hold" strategy to reduce costs and interest rate risk.
Toledo Multi Family Office, Zurich SwitzerlandAdina Krausz
Toledo is an owner-managed, multi-family office. We believe that every wealthy family must have an independent and
professional advisor.
Since its inception, TOLEDO, true to traditional principles
and aims, has committed to be: conservative, solid and trustworthy.
The document summarizes the Coral All Seasons Account, a hedge fund that aims to provide absolute returns in excess of 10% annually. It selects talented hedge fund managers with proven track records and offers investors absolute liquidity through monthly valuations with no redemption restrictions. The fund is structured to provide absolute security by segregating assets and conducting independent auditing and verification to prevent issues like fraud. It is advised by Deutsche Bank's Global Hedge Fund Group and aims to access top performing managers while offering investors protection, liquidity and governance.
This document provides an overview of the Anchor BCI Equity Fund, a South African equity portfolio managed by Anchor Capital. It seeks long-term capital growth through a bottom-up stock selection process that favors quality stocks. The fund constructs its portfolio based on fundamental research, focusing on stocks with strong returns on capital and cash flows. While it considers valuation, the fund's style is not strictly 'value'. It can invest in offshore instruments for efficient portfolio management. The minimum investment is R25,000 and the fund aims to maintain over 80% equity exposure.
- Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. is a publicly traded investment management company with $1.5 billion in market capitalization and 84.7 million shares outstanding.
- They provide investment management services through distinct distribution channels serving retail, wholesale, and institutional clients. They have a dedicated network of over 2,000 financial advisors and a comprehensive family of mutual funds.
- As of Q1 2009, they have $47.6 billion in total assets under management, with 83% in equity funds and 13% in fixed income funds.
Slides from the Equity for SMEs event held on 22nd October 2014 at Francis Clark offices, Truro. Joint event with Francis Clark, Stephens Scown and Get Set for Growth.
Dunas Capital Group is a project formed by Spanish and Portuguese ex-CEO’S with wide experience in asset management, banking and insurance sectors, with the objective of becoming the leading independent asset manager in the Iberian Peninsula in the coming years.
To reach market leadership, the Group has set up a professional team with a proven track record and wide experience in different areas in the financial
sector.
Pegasus Capital Inc is launching a $150M distressed debt fund focused on oil and gas companies. The fund will target returns of 12-20% with a target Sharpe ratio of 1.5. It will take a proprietary approach of conducting in-depth research on issuers impacted by low oil prices to identify underpriced securities. The fund aims to mitigate risk through hedging strategies and due diligence of counterparties.
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Well-crafted financial reports serve as vital tools for decision-making and transparency within an organization. By following the undermentioned tips, you can create standardized financial reports that effectively communicate your company's financial health and performance to stakeholders.
Lecture slide titled Fraud Risk Mitigation, Webinar Lecture Delivered at the Society for West African Internal Audit Practitioners (SWAIAP) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
1. BANK DEGROOF
Presentation for VIVIUM Assurances
Bruxelles Kinepolis
14th October 2010
Mr. Thomas-Karl Palmblad
14th October 2010
2. Agenda
1. Introduction of Bank Degroof
2. Introduction to Degroof’s Global Investment approach for VIVIUM
3. Introduction of Bank Degroof’s Behavioral Value strategy
4. Q & A
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DEGROOF FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Better Performance Through Active Risk Control
3. Bank Degroof
Independent merchant Bank, founded in 1871, owned by its
management
24.1 bn EUR in assets under management
Asset management produces 80% of income
Headcount 1000
Offices in Belgium (HQ), Luxembourg, Switzerland, France,
Spain and Bahamas
3
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4. MANAGEMENT AND STAFF HAVE A STAKE IN THE GROUP’S SUCCESS
1. Senior management owns a majority stake
in the bank. This gives them, in a long-term
approach, a vital interest in the bank's
performance and reputation
Management & staff include (1)
controlling stake held by Guimard Finance
and the Philippson, Siaens, Schockert,
Haegelsteen and Fontaine families, (2)
active partners and
(3) other members of management and staff
Management
and staff
Financial
2. Financial partners include Compagnie du
Bois Sauvage, Parmafin (Theo Maes
partners and others
63.85%
family), Luc Waucquez family, Levimmo
and others. Own shares represent 1.19 %
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36.15%
5. BANK DEGROOF’S REPUTATION IS BUILT ON THE EXPERTISE
MADE AVAILABLE TO ITS CLIENTS
Private clients
Institutional clients
Private wealth management
• Bank Degroof Brussel’s Institutional Portfolio
Management department, Degroof Fund Managament
Company and Degroof Gestion Institutionnelle (DGI)
are the Degroof group's competence centres for
institutional asset management
• Protect and grow
• Full support at all stages of wealth creation
• EUR 21.0 billion in assets under
management
• Management of EUR 15.9 billion in UCIs
• Management of EUR 2.9 billion of institutional
portfolios
Financial markets
• Specialists in legal, fiscal and inheritance
structuring
• Long-established financial market player
• Advice and sales to institutional clients in equities,
bonds, undertakings for collective investment, listed
derivatives and treasury management
• A leading liquidity provider on Euronext Brussels
Credits & Structuring
UCI administration
Legal and patrimonial structuring
• Credit facilities as part of overall asset
management relationships
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Public and private
companies and their
shareholders
Corporate Finance
• M&A expertise, recognized by various
rankings
• Dominant position in the issue of fairness
opinions
• One of the main financial advisers to the
Belgian state and regional governments for
privatisations and other major financial
operations
• Active role in private and public placements
for private companies and companies listed
on Euronext Brussels
Credits & Structuring
• Structured and tailor-made credits
6. OUR REPUTATION AND
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
ENABLE US TO ATTRACT AND
RETAIN HIGHLY COMPETENT
PROFESSIONALS
• Our culture is that of top grade professionals,
working together in a climate of mutual trust and
respect to produce optimal, lasting solutions for
our clients
• This culture provides a stability stimulating
creative innovation
• We favour a long-term approach, with close
attention to financial fundamentals
• For example, the average length of service of
senior staff is 11.2 years
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7. Bank Degroof = excellent performance thanks to
• a clear and contrarian investment philosophy,
• inspired by academic research and, that is translated
• into disciplined investment processes by Teams
• through a "fundamental-quantitative” approach
• and with tight risk control
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8. VIVIUM, the switch to Degroof Active Management Styles
VIVIUM Managed Funds
4 Compartments
Degroof Active Funds
Selection of 4 Management Styles
Low
Stability Fund
Balanced Fund
Global Medium
Dynamic Fund
Global High
Aggressive Fund
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Global Low
Equities Europe
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Active
Risk
Level
High
9. VIVIUM, the switch to Degroof Active Managed Investment Processes
VIVIUM Managed Funds
4 Compartments
12 months return as at
30th September 2010
Stability Fund
Return 1 Year : + 6.61%
Balanced Fund
Return 1 Year : + 8.51%
Dynamic Fund
Return 1 Year : + 9.89%
Aggressive Fund
Low:
20%
Return 1 Year : + 5.31%
Equity
Level
High:
100%
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10. VIVIUM, the switch to Degroof Active Managed Investment Processes
VIVIUM Managed Funds
4 Compartments
Low:
20%
Stability Fund
Tracking Error 1.92% Vol. 5.29%
Balanced Fund
Tracking Error 2.92% Vol. 9.8%
Dynamic Fund
Tracking Error 6.28% Vol. 15.5%
Aggressive Fund
Tracking Error 5% Vol. 19.7%
Equity
Level
High:
100%
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11. ASSET
ASSET ALLOC
ALLOCATION
INTRODUCTION
•
DIVERSIFICATION
PERFORMANCE
CONCLUSION
3 RISK PROFILES
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (mio €)
GLOBAL LOW
2,500
1,918
2,000
GLOBAL MEDIUM
1,500
GLOBAL HIGH
1,000
580
EQUITY RATIO
DEGROOF
GLOBAL ISIS
LOW
-
20%
ISIS LOW
DEGROOF
GLOBAL ISIS
MEDIUM
48%
DEGROOF
GLOBAL ISIS
HIGH
75%
0%
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100%
ISIS MEDIUM
ISIS HIGH
12. INTRODUCTION
•
ASSET
ALLOCATION
DIVERSIFICATION
PERFORMANCE
CONCLUSION
MEDIUM = Flagship Management of Banque Degroof, 1.92 billion euros
reflects the allocation strategy of medium risk
•
OBJECTIVE
OPTIMIZE THE RETURN
1. Allocation
between
assets classes
2. Diversification
within every
asset class
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80% OF THE RETURN
20% OF THE RETURN
16. INTRODUCTION
ASSET
ALLOCATION
DIVERSIFICATION
PERFORMANCE
3. ALLOCATION TOOLS (ASSETS CLASSES)
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
MACRO-ECONOMY
-Growth: Europe, USA, Japan, Emerging countries
-Inflation :
CPI, PPI
Monetary aggegates
Commodities prices
World trade volume
Labor cost
-Short term interest
-Long term interest
-Exchange rates
-Equity markets valorisations
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Leading indicators
Consummer confidence
Labour market
New orders
Inventories
Profitability
Real estate activity
Credits
CONCLUSION
17. INTRODUCTION
ASSET
ALLOCATION
PERFORMANCE
DIVERSIFICATION
CONCLUSION
3. ALLOCATION TOOLS (ASSETS CLASSES)
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
FINANCIAL RATIOS
FIXED INCOME COMMITTEE
BONDS ALLOCATION
- Duration/Positioning
- Price/Earnings
- Earnings revision
- Govies-Inflation linked: Expected inflation
QUANTITATIVE TOOLS
- Credit: Corporate - govies:
- Allocation Equity-Bonds: Risk premium
- Sectors
- Allocation Blue-Small:
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Real interest rate
Yield curve
- Countries
Relative P/E
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Rating/risk
18. INTRODUCTION
ASSET
ALLOCATION
DIVERSIFICATION
PERFORMANCE
4. STRATEGY
A. GLOBAL ALLOCATION
Slightly overweighted in equity
Underweighted in real estate
(%)
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19. INTRODUCTION
ASSET
ALLOCATION
DIVERSIFICATION
PERFORMANCE
4. STRATEGY
B. EQUITY ALLOCATION
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29. Introduction to Bank Degroof’s Behavioral Value strategy
Unfortunately …
Cumulative value of British shares between 1955 and 2001
You are here
Source: “Capturing the Value Premium in the UK; 1955-2001” Dimson, Nagel & Quigley, LSE, January 2003
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30. Introduction to Bank Degroof’s Behavioral Value strategy
2. Quality of forecasting is a disaster
Behavioral Value deals with these flaws through
A. Strong buying and selling discipline
Obtained through a quantitative approach and improved by
behavioral criteria such as earnings revision momentum
B. Behavioral Value eliminates the analysts’ bias of
long term optimism
By introducing mean reverting in the valuation model/business plan
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31. Behavioral Value
The Wheel of Fortune – where Degroof is
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32. Risk Premium
Last update : 02/09/201
0
1
4.75%
DJ Stoxx 50 Earnings Yield Gap - Growth sensitivity
1
4.75%
No rmative RP = 2.90% ; Last = 1 4% ; 30/08/201 = 1
0.1
0
0.60%
1
3.75%
1
3.75%
1
2.75%
1
2.75%
1 .75%
1
1 .75%
1
1
0.75%
1
0.75%
9.75%
9.75%
8.75%
8.75%
7.75%
7.75%
6.75%
6.75%
5.75%
5.75%
4.75%
4.75%
3.75%
3.75%
2.75%
2.75%
1
.75%
1
.75%
0.75%
0.75%
-0.25%
Jan-99
Jan-00
Jan-01
Jan-02
Jan-03
Jan-04
Jan-05
Jan-06
Jan-07
Jan-08
Jan-09
Risk P remium
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No rmative RP
-25%
-1
5%
-5%
5%
1
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Stdev
Stdev
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Jan-1
0
-0.25%
33. Degroof Equities Europe Behavioral Value Gips
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34. Market snapshot
Source: Bloomberg 8th October 2010
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35. Outlook
Comparison to previous crises
Start
End
Return US Equity Market
Q4 1948
Q4 1949
-15%
Q2 1953
Q2 1954
-12%
Q3 1957
Q2 1958
-19%
Q2 1960
Q1 1961
-11%
Q4 1969
Q4 1970
-30%
Q4 1973
Q1 1975
-46%
Q1 1980
Q3 1980
-7%
Q3 1981
Q4 1982
-24%
Q3 1990
Q1 1991
-16%
Q1 2001
Q4 2001
-46%
Q1 2008 (?)
Q1 2009 (?)
-43%
Mean
-23%
Median
-17%
Source: Lehman Brothers, Global Strategy Outlook, 7 December 2007
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36. Outlook
Equities
Performance US equities 12 months after bear market bottom
Bottom reached at
8 July 1932
171%
31 March 1938
29%
28 April 1942
54%
19 May 1947
19%
13 June 1949
42%
22 October 1957
31%
26 June 1962
33%
7 October 1966
33%
26 May 1970
44%
3 October 1974
38%
12 August 1982
58%
4 December 1987
21%
11 October 1990
29%
9 October 2002
9 March 2009
34%
Oct 8, 2010 +68%
Average
45%
Median
33%
Source: Global Financial Data
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37. Contact details
Thomas Palmblad,
Institutional & Corporate Desk
Rue de l’Industrie 44
1040 Bruxelles
E-mail: TKP@degroof.be
Phone: +32 2 287 93 27
www.degroof.be
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